The First Thanksgiving

January 26, 2016 by camillaswainston 2 Comments

The very first thing I remember being taught was in second grade, we learned all about Squanto and how he approached the villagers who were starving and helped teach them how to plant and how to raise animals so that they would survive. Because of this, the Native Americans and the villagers all celebrated by having a large feast.

The first activity we did was the class split in half, and half of us dressed up in paper costumes made to look like “pioneer wear.” And then the other half dressed up as Native Americans. Then we all put our desks together and drew food to make it look like a large feast. Then we all sat and “ate” together. Luckily the teacher had brought juice and crackers so that we didn’t have to eat paper.

Amanda Lennox

January 26, 2016 by amandalennox 1 Comment

Hey guys my name is Amanda Lennox. I was born here and then moved to Hollister, California until I was 8 then I moved back to Idaho. I graduated from Rocky Mountain High school 2015. I do not like reading but I love movies. In my leisure time, I will usually just hang out with friends or go on some weird adventure. It may shape the world in ways of trying to encourage not to be lazy in down time and to show that you always have time for yourself. My perspective on the world used to be very simple. Be happy. As I grew and matured, I realized that that still is a goal of everyday but sometimes it is a little harder to achieve. With experience I have learned to overcome obstacles that are placed in my way. Something that has really shaped my life is my mom specifically. She raised me on her own and so I have learned from her to be confident and independant. She has been through a lot and she is the type of mother who is also my best friend. I can tell her anything and one day, when the day comes, I will raise my own like she did with me. Now that I am older, I also have realized that success takes motivation and time commitment. So many people give up too early because no progress is occurring. Another factor that has made me who I am today, sad to say, is my ex boyfriend. The typical, we were together for all of high school and he taught me to be more selfless and taught me that sometimes people just go in different paths. It was a blessing in disguise. I have a bigger vision in life and bigger goals for myself and thank him for a lot of it.

Prownian Analysis

January 23, 2016 by madisonklein Leave a Comment

Step 1: Description

This object has a gold, shiny barrel and a pink handle. There is a black protector on the end of the barrel. There is a dial to adjust the temperature of the object. It has a long black cord to power it, and a gold stand that balances it upright.

Step 2: Deduction

To use this object, hair is wrapped around the barrel after it has been plugged into power and heated. This object is used to enhance the natural curl of hair. It is used primarily by women and people with long hair.

Step 3: Speculation

The object is likely used by someone interested in hair and beauty trends.

Does the object represent current beauty trends? Is this object safe for anyone to use? Does the temperature chosen dictate the effectiveness of this object? Does the object cause damage to hair?

Step 4: Research

Ruetsch, S. B., and Y. K. Kamath. “Effects of Thermal Treatments with a Curling Iron on Hair Fiber.” International Journal of Cosmetic Science 26, no. 4 (August 2004): 217. Http://web.b.ebscohost.com.libproxy.boisestate.edu/ehost/detail/detail?sid=68b41794-e591-44a7-934f-7310728d7813@sessionmgr120&vid=13&hid=110&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ==#AN=13867416&db=aph.

In this article, the authors research the effects of applying heat regularly to the hair on a chemical level. It discusses how L-ascorbic acid protects and prevents the deformation of hair follicles. A potential for use in cosmetics and pharmaceutics was found. The study then investigates the relationship between damage and the amount of moisture in the hair. This article was not similar to Prown’s method; it lacked description, deduction, and some speculation.

Wendy Meszaros. “A Quick History Of The Curling Iron.” ABC Article Directory. April 13, 2010. Accessed January 23, 2016. http://www.abcarticledirectory.com/Article/A-Quick-History-Of-The-Curling-Iron/860730.

In this article, the author describes curling irons from their earliest forms to the most recent. It begins with the earliest Egyptian, Babylonian, German, Greek, and Assyrian methods or curling and altering hair. The first patented curling iron was born in 1866; four years later, air dryers and heated curling tongs were patented. The introduction of chemicals and heat methods, which due to unmanageable temperatures, were risky and often damaged hair, but began a new era of hair control. This article was similar to Prown’s. It contained parts of all five steps.